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European politics are causing tremors in financial markets
by
David Brancaccio
and Janet Nguyen
May 29, 2018
But, "it's also important to remember that the markets are not in anything like the kind of conditions they were when the eurozone crisis was at its most intense back in 2011 and 2012," Andrew Walker, an economics correspondent for the BBC told us.
Immigration issue dominates Italian elections
Mar 1, 2018
A mass influx of migrants has been met with a political backlash.
Berlusconi still strides Italy's political stage
Mar 1, 2018
The conservative politician plays a central role as elections loom.
Uncertain mood as Italy prepares to vote
Feb 28, 2018
Unemployment and migration are center-stage as Italy prepares for election.
As elections approach, Italians are concerned over young adults still living with parents
Feb 26, 2018
Many of the “bamboccioni” are compelled to stay at home for economic reasons, even if they're employed, some say.
Nuclear threats, financial risks and trade agreement breakdowns — what's ahead for 2018
by
Janet Nguyen
and Kimberly Adams
Jan 1, 2018
Here are some of the trends identified in the Stratfor Worldview's annual forecast.
An impossible race, and why Italians love this particular shade of red
Dec 12, 2017
In 1907, a small group of automobile enthusiasts wanted to see if it was possible to race from China to France.
For public good, not for profit.
Agricultural workers in Sicily say the job is strenuous, the days are long and the wages are declining
Nov 23, 2017
Italy made $44 billion off of agricultural exports in 2016. Yet academics studying labor exploitation said worker wages are decreasing.
Global economy still grappling with debt
Dec 22, 2016
Almost a decade after the European financial crisis started to report the financial troubles that brought about the Crash of 2008, banks, governments, and people are again heavily in debt